K-12 Menu of Events and Services
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K-12 Menu of Events and Services Facilitated by GCU’s K12 Educational Development Department Grand Canyon University has made supporting K-12 education an integral part of our overall mission and we are committed to serving schools who teach students in public and charter, private and homeschools, as well as through educational organizations across the country. Support from the university reaches across our colleges and departments to help encourage the advancement of instruction and learning to better prepare students of all ages for success in the 21st century. We believe that by combining community support with strong education systems and outstanding educators, we can nurture student learning and ignite increased academic success. Our alliances are designed to bridge the gap between the unique needs of schools/districts and skill advancement for employees through higher education and professional learning. Our educator and administrator development opportunities focus on improving and celebrating workforce performance with an emphasis on higher and continued education. Educational organizations that are alliance participants are able to take advantage of many enhanced benefits listed on the following pages. Our programming for K-12 students and their parents encourages students to be forward- thinking and increase their future opportunities. Our campus visitation events provide students with the real college experience and allows them to learn about various programs while also seeing firsthand what it means to be a Lope. The university offers a variety of resources for students, parents, educators and faculty. This includes full school community support and targeted assistance with coaching. We look forward to working with you on what will best address your unique needs. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS • Alliances ...........................................................................................................4 • Educator Opportunities ...................................................................................6 • Administrator Opportunities ..........................................................................7 • K-12 Student Opportunities .............................................................................9 • K-12 Parent Opportunities ............................................................................. 15 • K-12 Community Opportunities.....................................................................16 • Additional Events and Resources .................................................................. 17 3 ALLIANCES Canyon Christian Schools Consortium (CCSC) CCSC is an alliance participant program focused on reducing the overall cost of a private, Christian education, increasing enrollment for faith-based high CCSC schools and offering significant incentives for Christian high school students to enroll at GCU. Participants in Learning, Leading and Serving (PLLS) PLLS is a participant program delivering services and additional opportunities that help district schools attract, retain and maintain quality professionals in education and educational leadership, as well as enhance the educational opportunities of students, parents and the school/district community. Canyon Educational Participant (CEP) CEP is a participant program delivering services and additional opportunities that help charter schools and organizations attract, retain and maintain quality professionals in education and educational leadership, as well as enhance the educational opportunities of students, parents and the school community. Alliance Program for Homeschool Achievement (ALPHA) ALPHA is a participant program offering support services and opportunities to enhance the educational experiences of homeschool co-ops and families. Through alliance scholarships, university program discounts, professional development and grants, ALPHA is designed to benefit the students, parents and leadership within your educational community. For more information and questions about any of our alliances and benefits, visit gcu.edu/K12Alliances or email [email protected]. 4 OUTREACH & DEVELOPMENT TEAM CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE TEAM OPERATIONS TEAM ALLIANCE TEAM 5 EDUCATOR OPPORTUNITIES Meet GCU Meet GCU events are complimentary opportunities for administrators to learn alongside other educational influencers and develop ways to enhance education options for students and employees through participant benefits. Attendees will experience GCU’s vibrant, growing campus and connect with other administrators, while meeting with GCU leadership, deans, students and campus leaders. Events occur throughout the year on campus, as well as through virtual opportunities. For more information, visit gcu.edu/MeetGCU Audience: K-12 School Administrators and Counselors Canyon Professional Development (Canyon PD) Today’s classrooms require skill, creativity and a healthy dose of inspiration, which is why educators are turning to Canyon PD for future-focused programs geared toward diverse and demanding 21st century schools. Various modalities and types of sessions on a number of topics are provided by experts in the field and some of the most frequently requested topics include STEM, trauma-informed educational support and coaching. For more information, visit gcu.edu/CanyonPD or email [email protected]. Audience: K-12 School Administrators and Educators GCU LIVE Lessons GCU LIVE Lessons offer an innovative opportunity for high school students, teachers and counselors to participate in an interactive activity specific to their program of interest. GCU LIVE Lessons, which can be hosted remotely in a classroom or organization, are led by a programmatic expert and feature GCU curriculum taught through a web-hosted presentation. Participants will also get a sneak peek of GCU’s vibrant campus. For an overview of the available GCU LIVE Lessons, more information and scheduling, contact your university admissions counselor. Audience: High School Junior and Senior Students, Teachers and Counselors Professional Development for New Teachers Each summer, in this multi-day workshop, new teachers learn the fundamentals needed for success from the beginning. Discussion topics include classroom management, classroom set up, basic lesson planning and more. Attendees work with master teachers to develop their skills while receiving professional development hours. For more information or questions, email [email protected]. Audience: New K-8 Teachers in Arizona 6 Lopes Leap to Teach and Lead During these events throughout the year, school and district representatives including teachers, principals and human resource staff have the opportunity to build relationships with GCU students and share unique school and district features. Students can network with the district and school sites for potential practicum and field experiences, student teaching placements or future employment opportunities. For more information, email [email protected]. Audience: GCU Students and School/District Representatives Including Teachers, Principals and Human Resource Staff in Arizona Behavioral Health Conference During this conference, which takes place every November, expert speakers present on topics relevant to behavioral health professionals. For questions and registration information, email [email protected]. Audience: Educators and Administrators Interested in Behavioral Health Supports Teaching in Purple Blog Are you a current teacher, future teacher, administrator or paraprofessional? Do you have a passion for the field of education? If so, check out the College of Education’s blog, Teaching in Purple, and prepare to be inspired by educators of all kinds. Peek inside the minds and classrooms of today to shape your own classroom of tomorrow. Join us and start teaching in purple! To access the blog, visit gcu.edu/blog Audience: K-12 Educational Community Top of the Class Podcast Hosts Emily Pottinger and Dr. Meredith Critchfield invite you to tune in to “Top of the Class” every month. Episodes will feature teaching inspiration, ways to uplift perceptions of the profession, industry trends, hot-topic conversations, special guests and more to elevate education. This podcast is available through Apple Podcasts. Audience: K-12 Educational Community College of Education Teacher Certification GCU’s College of Education has multiple pathways for you to follow and obtain your teaching certification. You can choose from a traditional route to certification or check out our Arizona intern certification option. Visit gcu.edu/coe to learn more. Audience: K-12 Educational Community 7 ADMINISTRATOR OPPORTUNITIES Superintendents’ Collaborative Network (SCN) The Superintendents’ Collaborative Network supports first-year superintendents across Arizona in collaboration with the Arizona School Administrators and the Arizona Department of Education. Through quarterly meetings and a professional coach assigned to each superintendent, the new superintendents hone their skills and knowledge in areas including strategic planning, legislative advocacy, financial management, governing board relations and staff development. For more information, email [email protected]. Audience: First-Year Superintendents in Arizona Principals’ Collaborative Community (PCC) The Principals’ Collaborative Community is a series of events where principals are invited to network and learn alongside other K-12 principals in Arizona. This series includes quarterly meetings with expert speakers, virtual opportunities, resources and